2008 Infiniti M vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Infiniti M. (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti M. (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti M | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | M | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 456 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
